Research Associate

Work location: onsite in Glendale, CA

Shift: Flex - predominantly work the day shift but must be able to flex to work evening shifts starting after 3:00pm when business requires 

Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unit supports the development of innovative new medicines which are vital for public health, improving outcomes, and saving lives. The early phase and “first in human” trials are the first step in testing these novel treatments in humans.

At Parexel Glendale, CA unit our highly trained and skilled Research Associates are crucial to ensuring the successful completion of Phase I trials. This is a great role for anyone that aspires to be an enrollment specialist, clinical research coordinator, or eventually manager. Parexel provides a great system of support to help you grow and advance your career internally.

Parexel comes along with an extensive induction program and ongoing training while following your individual career path.

What you’ll do after training is completed (including but not limited):

• You will understand study protocols and be able to complete required medical procedures. 
• Recruit study participants by calling the database, attending company sponsored community events, posting flyers in schools, senior centers, supermarkets, and other establishments.       
• Enter study participants in the study participant tracking system and study logs, maintain appointment calendars, and operate company information systems and computer programs.   
• Conduct screening visits and study protocol specific study participant visits, assist staff physicians in assessment of concomitant medications, adverse events, lab results, and other test results.
• Prepare/monitor study supplies and stock levels in clinic/hospital. 
• Label, inventory, and send plasma samples.
• Problem solves study participant issues as they arise.
• Ensure basic study participant safety is provided.
• Assist with Monitor visits (i.e., room set up, etc.).
• Identify issues that need Sponsor approval and bring these to the attention of the CRC.
• Maintain and update knowledge of Clinical Operating Guidelines and their proper application.
• Assume appropriate role with study participants and caregivers.
• Assure quality and accuracy of source and CRF documentation.
• Comply with Quality Management (QM) department guidelines and perform corrections for QM, CRC and Monitor/Sponsor Representative in a timely manner.

Your Skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability and critical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Can manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail

Your Profile: 

• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment
• Clinical Research experience highly preferred
• B.S.+ in related life science field OR HS diploma or GED with experience
• Comfortable standing and walking for a prolonged period of time 
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I License is preferred

Base Pay Range: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location.

In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for participation in Parexel’s annual performance-based bonus plan, annual salary review and additional total rewards incentives.

Our talent acquisition team will provide additional details on our bonus plan or incentive programs for those eligible roles. For all eligible employees, we offer market leading benefit programs including paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, health insurance, and other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans.